How many people need a seat?
Count the usual seats first, then add the places that matter when the table is full.
Custom dining tables
A dining table should work on an ordinary night and still have room when the house is full. Its dimensions, wood, and base are chosen around the available space and the chairs that will sit around it.
Ask about dining tables- What to send
- Room, chairs, and seating
- Build timing
- Usually 6–10 weeks
- Made in
- Maine
Everyday seating with room for guests
Start with how many people use the table most days, then decide how many extra seats matter. That number, the chair width, and the walking space determine a practical size.
Size, seating, wood, and base
The most useful starting points are the room’s open footprint, the chairs you plan to keep, and the number of seats needed most often.
How much room do you have?
Measure the open floor area and note doorways, cabinets, radiators, or other fixed features nearby.
Are you keeping your chairs?
Chair width and arm height affect the spacing and the base. A quick photo is enough to start.
Which details caught your eye?
Save examples of leg shapes, edge profiles, woods, or finishes you like. References are more useful than trying to name a style.
What the written proposal covers
The proposal records the finished size, wood, base, finish, delivery plan, and current build window. The quote appears there before a deposit is requested.
See how commissions work- Finished dimensions and seating plan
- Wood, base, edge, and finish
- Current build window
- Delivery or freight plan
Completed dining table projects
Each project shows the dimensions, wood, and construction details that are known. Compare them with your available space and preferred materials.
Questions about custom dining tables
Do the table dimensions need to be exact before reaching out?
No. The usable room size, number of seats, and a photo are enough to identify which measurements are needed next.
Can a new table work with chairs already in the room?
Yes. Chair width, arm height, and a straight-on photo help determine the spacing, overhang, and base position.
Make room for the table and chairs
Ask about a custom dining table
Share the room, the chairs, and how many people gather around the table most often. A photo and rough measurements are enough to start.
- What to send
- Rough size, ZIP, and photos
- Typical build time
- 6–10 weeks after approval
- Written quote
- Before any deposit